3.15.2015

REESE's Mini + OREO Truffles

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I don't know about you guys, but between growing up with 4 boys in the house and my fiance I've come to learn that during sports season (aka: year round) I have no control over the TV. First there's football, and playoffs, and as soon as that's over you'd think you would get some control of the remote. But no, it starts all over with Basketball.

The saving grace in all this sports takeover? The food and parties that seem to accompany sports games. So while Thomas gets fired up to fill out his bracket for the big tournament and cheers on his team to what he hopes will be the championship game; I'll be taking advantage of the better part of the basketball season...the food.

In my opinion the best sports foods are finger foods, or in this case bite-sized desserts. Easy for the guys to carry in the other room to remain glued directly in front of the TV, and no one can resist a bite-sized treat or four.

These truffles are the perfect mix of peanut butter and chocolate, a match made in heaven right there, and the best combination of creamy filling and hard chocolate shell. Y'all, you need these in your life this basketball season. Who am I kidding, you need these in your life year round.

6. optional: stick a toothpick in each ball. this will help with the dipping process later on.

7. Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour, or freeze for 30 minutes.

8. Melt the chocolate candiquik in a microwave safe bowl, according to instructions on the package.

9. Dip the balls into the candiquik, and let the excess drip off. *I twirl mine in circles by the toothpick to speed up the process.* (if you did not use toothpicks check out The Pioneer Woman's video on dipping your truffles)

10. Place back onto the parchment paper to cool and harden. The toothpick will easily slide out now (before they harden) if you prefer not to have them in your truffles.

The only thing these truffles need? An ice cold, refreshing Coke Zero to enjoy with. REESE's Minis + Coke Zero are seriously the best pairing for a fun basketball party.

There you have it, the secret to getting through Basketball season. Now if only I could decide how to fill out my bracket other than who's uniforms I like best...

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